title: Cerebral palsy: medical aspects.
abstract: Cerebral palsy describes a wide spectrum of motor problems caused by a nonprogressive lesion of the developing brain. It is variably associated with a variety of other developmental and medical problems that present challenges to parents and care providers alike. This article provides an overview of etiology and diagnosis, with a system-based discussion of management.
authors.affiliation: Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, USA. nancy.dodge@devoschildrens.org
authors.forename: Nancy N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Dodge
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity